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A line of storms is moving across the Deep South, bringing threats of tornados and delaying schools in Louisiana. The National Weather Service reported Thursday morning that storms stretched from southern Louisiana across Mississippi and into western Alabama. Tornado warnings were posted in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, based on radar indications. There were no immediate reports of tornado touchdowns early Thursday. A tornado watch was in effect for southeastern Louisiana and most of Mississippi…

RALEIGH, N.C. — State officials now say the damage in North Carolina from Hurricane Florence has approached $17 billion, an increase from a previous estimate. The Office of State Budget and Management said in a news release the new figure, updated from $13 billion, is based on new data from the N.C. Department of Insurance. A news release from Gov. Roy Cooper’s office said, compared to previous storms in North Carolina, damage from Florence is…

By Matthew Burns, WRAL.com senior producer/politics editor Raleigh, N.C. — Hurricane Florence caused an estimated $16.7 billion in damage in North Carolina, up from initial estimates of $13 billion, state officials said Wednesday. The original figure was based on projections from aerial surveys of flood damage, officials said, while the updated figure is based on actual inspections on the ground. Damage to business, housing and agriculture accounts for about 80 percent of the total, according…

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) — Halloween is the time where many of us are on the lookout for the gouls and goblins but Robbie Page has been dealing with a pesky poultry-giest that’s been running afoul for weeks now. “You don’t normally see a hen by themselves,” said Page Page says the wild turkey trotted in during Hurricane Florence, likely separated from her flock during the floods. “She’s a survivor,” said Page The turkey took shelter…

The state now estimates that Hurricane Florence did nearly $17 billion in damage to homes, businesses, farms and governments in North Carolina, and that as much as half of that may not be covered by private insurance or government aid. The state had initially estimated $13 billion in damages as a result of the storm, which made landfall the morning of Sept. 14 and dumped record amounts of rain during a six-day slog across the…

The man accused of killing two law enforcement officers in Florence County and wounding five others asked to be “excused” from a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning. Fred Hopkins Jr., 74, told Magistrate Mia Weaver of Marlboro County that his rights were violated and he objected to the hearing because it wasn’t held within the 10 days required by law, 12th Circuit Solicitor Ed Clements said. Preliminary hearings are intended to establish probable cause for an…

In what has turned out to become a recurring theme across the Triangle, several teams have decided to move up their football games a day early because of the threat of severe weather. Storms are expected to make their way across the area, with winds topping out between 35-45 miles per hour. There is a 70 percent chance of rain on Friday. Here is a list of games that have already been rescheduled to Thursday…

The food at Carolina Hurricanes games already surpasses the nacho and corndog expectations for concessions. Hello, prime rib sandwich carved to order. But this is a new level. This season, the Hurricanes will host a monthly chef series during six home games, appealing to the intersection of foodies and hockey fans. Dubbed the All Star Chef Series, the dinners have drawn some of North Carolina’s top culinary talent, including James Beard nominees and owners of…

Hurricanes fall to Bruins on home ice By October 31, 2018 08:52 AM Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton, who scored one of the Canes’ two power-play goals, said even-strength problems factored into the 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins on Oct. 30, 2018.

Scott Darling wasn’t the reason the Carolina Hurricanes lost, even if he admitted he’d like the first goal back and maybe could have done more to stop the second. From where he was last year, that’s progress. There was a lot to like in the goalie’s injury-delayed debut and just as much that was concerning. Still, Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins can be a building block for Darling, if not for the team,…

By Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter Hundreds of people are calling a national hotline to complain about being scammed as they rebuild after the recent hurricanes. A public service announcement recently released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in eastern North Carolina aims to help people know where to turn if they think they are victims of fraud during a national disaster. As of Tuesday morning, the National Center for Disaster Fraud has received 380 complaints, including…

Brad Marchand scored the tying and go-ahead goals and the Boston Bruins continued their dominance of the Carolina Hurricanes with a 3-2 victory on Tuesday night. Marchand scored the tying goal with 18 seconds left in the second period and the eventual game-winner just over five minutes into the third period as Boston improved to 11-0-5 in its last 16 meetings with Carolina. The Hurricanes haven’t beaten the Bruins in regulation since April 2013. David…

The suspect in the Florence shooting where two law enforcement officers died and five more were killed will appear in court on Wednesday. Frederick T. Hopkins Jr. will have a preliminary hearing at 10 a.m. Halloween morning, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The 74-year-old Hopkins has been charged with with five counts of attempted murder and two counts of murder, The State reported after his charges were amended Oct. 23, following the death…

By Janine Bowen, WRAL.com editor Raleigh, N.C. — The skies will be clear for trick-or-treaters on Wednesday, but strong storms are possible by the end of the week. Wednesday and Thursday will be warmer than usual before a line of storms that are expected to bring severe weather to the Southern Plains move into North Carolina. The rain that moves in would stick around through Friday and, although WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze said it’s too…

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — The family of a baby who spent his first night out of the hospital in a Walmart parking lot after Hurricane Michael just got a surprise baby shower. The happy event happened at a Walmart near the store where the family hunkered down in those dark days following the Category 4 storm. Wilmer Capps, his wife Lorrainda Smith and their baby Luke were surprised on Tuesday after they were told to…